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INDIAN CLUB EXEKCISE. 

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EXPLANATORY FIGURES AND POSITIONS. 

ALSO, GENES AL EEMAEES ON 

PHYSICAL CULTURE. 

ILLUSTEATED 

WITH 

PORTRAITURES OF CELEBRATED ATHLETES, EXHIBITING GREAT MUSCULAR 
DEVELOPMENT FROM THE CLUB EXERCISE, ENGRAVED FROM 
PHOTOGRAPHS, EXPRESSLY FOR THIS WORK. 

BY S I Ml D. KEHOE. 



NEW YORK: 

AMERICAN NEWS COMPANY. 



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Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year one thousand eight hundred and sixty-six, by 
y SIMON D. KE HOE, $ 

In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the {southern District of New York. 



EIGHTH EDITION 



Polhemus & Pearson, Printers, 114 Fulton Street, N. Y. 

Gift 

Mr 8 . wm, H. Baldwin 
MAY 12 1925 



TO 

GEORGE WILKES, Esq. 

THE LOYAL GENTLEMAN, AND TALENTED EDITOR 

OF 

"WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES," 

THIS WORK IS DEDICATED, 
IN REMEMBRANCE OF MANY ACTS OF KINDNESS 

SHOWN TO 

THE AUTHOR. 



PREFACE. 



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The fact that no complete work treating on this popular exercise has ever been published, and, 
in truth, nothing written on the subject — save a few simple movements to be found in sundry works on 
Calisthenics — together with the constantly increasing demand for such a work, induced the publication 
of the present volume. 

The author has found it a task attended with considerable difficulty, but trusts that he has been 
at least partially successful in meeting the requirements of the public, and that they will excuse the 
unavoidable imperfections of the first edition. 

The labor of preparing material for such a work, and the great expense attending the production 
of the engravings illustrating the exercises — which are all taken from photographs — has been a serious 
drawback in its publication. • 

I take this opportunity to publicly convey my thanks to the present Champion of Clubs — 
Mr. J. Edward Russell, of New York City — for his kind services in standing for the photographs from 
which the figures have been engraved ; also to Professor Dermody and the other gentlemen whose 
portraits illustrate the results derived from using the Clubs. 

In the arrangement of the explanatory exercises and instructions, I have been assisted by a 
Gymnast of well-known ability, and an expert in using the Clubs. This gentleman, having a large 
circle of gymnastic friends, both amateur and professional, has been enabled to gather everything 
extant, and avail himself of valuable assistance in arranging it. 

Thus it will be seen that no means have been spared, either by taxing friendships or the liberal 
outlay of funds, to render this work as complete as possible ; and now that, after nearly two years of 
lingering on the stocks, it is finally launched, the subscriber entertains a hope that it will be found 
deserving of sufficient patronage to reimburse a disproportionately large outlay. 

S. D. KEHOE. 

New York, November 30th, 1866. 



CONTENTS. 



INTRODUCTION. 

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Some account of the origin of the Club. — Its use in England, and introduction into the British Army. — 
Mr. Kehoe's Visit to England, and introduction of the Club into the United States. — Extensive sale, 
and general use among Professionals of Sports and Pastimes. — Letter from John C. Heenan. — Use of 
Club among non-professionals. — Letter from Lieut.-Gen. Grant. — Demand for Manual of Instruc- 
tion. - - - 9 

GENERAL REMARKS ON PHYSICAL CULTURE. 

The three divisions of Education : Physical, Moral, and Intellectual. — Improvement of one contributes to 

that of the others. — Importance of Exercise, and its action on the Muscular System Formation of the 

Muscular System. — Various kinds of Exercise. — Convenience of the Clubs as a means of Exercise. — 
Proportional Development. — Examples of Muscular Development from the Club Exercise, with 
Portraitures of Mr. J. Edward Russell, Mr. Timothy Dermody, Mr. Charles A. Quitzow, and Mr. Fred. 
Kiiner. - - - - - - - . - - - - - - - - - , . - 13 

INTRODUCTORY TO THE EXERCISES. 

Description of the Club Weight for Beginners. — Holding the Club. — Position. — The First Position. — The 

Second Position. — Conclusion. - - _ _ • - 35 

THE ALPHABET OF THE CLUB EXERCISE. 

Description of the Alphabet. — The Alphabet of eight distinct Movements. — Separate explanations of the 

Movements. - 39 

THE EXERCISES. 

WITH ILLUSTRATIVE FIGURES. 

Exercise No. 1. - _-___„_ 

Exercise No. 2. - - - - 43 

Exercise No. 3. - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 52 

Exercise No, 4. 5$ 







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Exercise No. 5. --------------- rf - 60 

Exercise No. 6. ---------------- G4 

Exercise No. 7. - (;g 

Exercise No. 8. 72 

Exercise No. 9. - - 75 

Exercise No. 10. gQ 

ExerciseNo.il. 34 

Exercise No. 12. - g8 

Exercise No. 13. - - - - * - - - - - - - _ _ . 92 

Exercise No. 14. 95 

Exercise No. 15. - - - - - - - - - - - - _ _ _ 100 

Exercise No. 16. ------------ - 104 

EXERCISES FOR LADIES, 

AND CONCLUDING REMARKS. 

Exercise No. 17. - - - - - » - - - - - - - - - 108 

Exercise No. 18. 112 

Exercise No. 19. - - - - 116 

Exercise No. 20. ----- 120 



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PUBLISHER'S INTRODUCTION. 



As a means of physioal culture, the Indian Clubs stand pre-eminent among the varied apparatus 
of Gymnastics now in use. Their first introduction into this country dates but a few years back, at 
which time very little was known of the exercise, or its origin, other than the fact that it was practiced 
by several celebrated English athletes, who had attained immense strength and physical development 
thereby. As the name implies, the Indian Club is an institution of India. In sketches of Indian life, 
by missionaries and travelers, we have accounts of the various national sports and pastimes of the 
• natives, in which mention is made of the swinging of heavy war clubs, of wood, in various graceful and 
fantastic motions; that the performers of this exercise exhibited great muscular development and 
herculean strength. 

Officers connected with the British Army in India also give accounts of these Indian recreations. 
The exercises are thus described by one of them : " The wonderful Club exercise is one of the most 
effectual kinds of athletic training, known anywhere in common use throughout India. The Clubs are 
of wood, varying in weight according to the strength of the person using them, and in length about two 
feet and a half, and some six or seven inches in diameter at the base, which is level, so as to admit of 
their standing firmly when placed on the ground, and thus affording great convenience for using them in 
the swinging positions. 

"The exercise is in great repute among the native soldiery, police, and others whose caste 
renders them liable to emergencies where great strength of muscle is desirable. The evolutions which 
the Clubs are made to perform, in the hands of one accustomed to their use, are exceedingly graceful, 
and they vary almost without limit. Beside the great recommendation of simplicity, the Indian Club 
practice possesses the essential property of expanding the chest and exercising every muscle in the body 
concurrently." 

Shortly after the establishment of English colonies in India, the Club exercise was introduced 
into the British Army as a part of the drill. The full exercise, however, according to the Indian 
practice, was not adopted, but a Calisthenic exercise with light Clubs was arranged, combining a few of 
the old Swedish Cure extension movements, more calculated to open the chest, supple the figure, and 
give freedom to the muscles, than to develop strength or impart practical benefit greater than might be 
attained by numerous other light Gymnastics, then extant. The portion adopted by the British Army 
may be found in " Walker's Manly Exercises," as well as a few examples from the Indian practice, 
vaguely and unsatisfactorily explained. 



Previous to the introduction of Indian Clubs into the United States, Mr. Kehoe was extensively 
engaged in the manufacture and sale of Gymnastic apparatus. This well-known missionary of physical 
culture, having done much toward the conversion of the people of tie Uaited States to the advantages 
of muscular development, to enjoy a resting-spell from the cares and fatigues of business made a visit to 
Europe in June, 1861, returning in September of the same year. During his stay abroad he visited 
all the principal cities of England and Ireland, and thoroughly posted himself with everything pertaining 
to manly sports and exercises among the English athletes. 

On the occasion of seeing Prof. Harrison, of London — a well-knOwn English Professor of 
Gymnastics — use the mammoth war-clubs, he thought there must be something in it, and determined 
upon introducing it into the United States upon his return home. Prof. Harrkon was then considered 
the strongest man in England, and the Queen was so pleased with his extraordinary skill in the ase of 
these Clubs, that she presented him with an elegant vase. 

On Mr. Kehoe's return to the United States he collected together his ideas, and, with his 
ingenuity and experience, devised a model Club, far superior to those used by Harrison, both in an 
ornamental and useful point of view. The present is his fourth year in their manufacture and sale, and 
his success in introducing them has been encouraging. With a liberal outlay and judicious manage- 
ment, he has built up a business which is hardly yet matured, and in course of time will have its 
agencies in every city and town in the country. 

It would be utterly impossible to enumerate the names of well-known celebrities in manly sports 
who use Mr. Kehoe's Clubs, or to give a hundredth part of the testimony borne, as to the advantages 
they have derived from the use of them. Among the oarsmen are the names of Hammill, the Champion,. 
Josh. Ward, the ex-Champion, and the Ward brothers ; also the celebrated crews of Harvard and 
Tale, the Atlantics, of New York, and other celebrated clubs and oarsmen throughout the United States 
and the Canadas, too numerous to mention. The headquarters of the celebrated Base-Ball Clubs — the 
Champion Atlantics, of Brooklyn, N. T., Mutuals, of New York, and Athletics, of Philadelphia — are all 
adorned with Kehoe's missives of Muscular Christianity. 

In the billiard community the Clubs are esteemed invaluable, as the exercise promotes that 
steadiness of nerve and action required to achieve success, as well as to withstand the fatigue attending 
the playing of protracted games and matches. Among the noted players who are experts with the Club 
and Cue are Kavanagh, the ex-Champion, McDevitt, Goldthwait, Foster, Roberts, Champion of 
England, and a host of other Knights of the Cue, who take the lead in the beautiful and scientific game. 

In the severe training undergone by those who engage in pugilistic encounters, the Club is an 
indispensable adjunct, and more real benefit is derived from it than from any known exercise. 
John C. Heenan was among the first — if not the first — to adopt it in his training in England, previous 
to his conflict with King. How he appreciated the exercise and its effects, in a moral and physical 
point of view, may be learned from the following letter from Mr. Heenan to Mr. Kehoe. 



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Newmarket, England, Not. 12, 1863. 

Mr. jS. D. Kehoe: 

Dear Sir : — The Indian Clubs -which you so kindly sent on from New York, for me to use during my 
training, have been forwarded from London by Owen Swift, and although scarcely a week has elapsed since I have 
commenced using them, their beneficial results are the subject of much commendation from my trainer, Jack 
McDonald, and my friends and backers. As an assistant for training purposes, and imparting strength to the 
muscles of the arms, wrists, and hands, together, in fact, with the whole muscular system, I do not know of their 
equal ; and I find by experience that the popularity in which your Clubs are held by Professors of Gymnastics in 
various parts of my native country, is fully deserved, and at no distant day they will become one of the institu- 
tions of America. At this particular time they will prove of immense advantage, and I cannot but thank you for 
the unsolicited interest you take in my welfare and success. These Clubs need no recommendation at my hands, 
and I have only to tender my heartiest wishes for your prosperity and success. "With many thanks for your 
kindness, I remain, 

Yours truly, JOHN C. HEENAN. 

Nor are the beneficial effects of the Club exercise by any means confined to professionals of the 
various manly sports and pastimes. Merchants, bankers, clerks, and those engaged in daily business 
pursuits, who need some available means of exercise to counteract the ills arising from their sedentary 
occupations, are many of them becoming experts with the Clubs, and reaping everlasting benefits. 
Note in the crowded thoroughfare of Broadway now and then an occasional passer-by, with well-knit 
and shapely form, firm and elastic step, broad-chested and full-blooded, and you may mark him down 
as one of Kehoe's converts. The names of these well-known New Yorkers are too numerous for 
mention here. 

Mr. Kehoe's determination to make the Indian Club an American institution has been rewarded 
by a success beyond his most sanguine expectations. A single glance at his order book exhibits the 
names of our most distinguished generals, statesmen, lawyers, and divines, whom he has supplied with 
his anti-dyspeptic, anti-consumptive, and anti to every ill that flesh is heir to, promoters of physical 
strength and symmetrical form. Among the host of distinguished personages above referred to are 
found the names of Gen. Grant and his entire staff ; Hon. R. E. Fenton, Governor of New York, and 
staff ; Hon. Schuyler Colfax, and so on through the Army and Navy, Cabinet and Congress, Pulpit 
and Bar. 

The following letter explains itself : 

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Headquarters Armies or the United States, \ 
Washington, D. C.,April 9, 18G6. ) 

Mr. S. D. Kehoe, 103 Elm St., New York : 

Dear Sir : — I have the pleasure of acknowledging the receipt of a full set of rosewood Dumb-Bells and 
Indian Clubs, of your manufacture. They are of the nicest workmanship. 

Please accept my thanks for your thus remembering me, and particularly my boys, who 1 know will take 
great delight as well as receive benefit in using them. 

Yours truly, L r . S. GRANT, Lieut.-Gen. U. S. A. 



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Mr. Kehoe has long felt the necessity of a manual of instruction in the Club exercises. There 
are many who have purchased Clubs, who have no time, or, perhaps, opportunity, to attend a Gymna- 
sium, and thus have no means of learning the beauties of the exercise as performed by experts, which 
are only to be attained by instruction and practice. Confined, therefore, to a few simple movements of 
their own invention, calculated, perhaps, to do as much harm as good, as well as being devoid of 
anything attractive or pleasing, they soon tire of the Clubs, and throw them by with disgust. 

The fact is, that but very few of the Gymnasiums throughout the country have arranged or 
introduced the exercise with anything like system, nor do they seem to be acquainted with the manifold 
graceful and artistic evolutions that have of late years been remodeled and extended from the Indian 
practice. The author trusts that the manual may meet the requirements of those for whom it is intended, 
and that they may reap the full advantage of the benefits and beauties of the exercise, 



GENERAL REMARKS ON PHYSICAL CULTURE, 



Education is divided into two branches — Physical and Moral. More 
correctly might it be divided into three — Physical, Moral, and Intellectual. 
Nothing is more certain than that the intellectual and the moral powers may be 
educated separately ; the former being amended while the latter are not, and the 
converse. Facts in proof of this are abundant. There is as real a distinction 
between moral and intellectual education, as there is between physical education 
and either of them. Moral action, intellectual action, and physical action, have 
their seats and instruments in different parts of the human system ; and those 
parts, are essentially connected by sympathy, as well as other ties more mechanical 
and obvious, and they are all three so intimately connected, that the improvement 
of any one of them may be made to contribute to that of the others. One of them 
being injured or benefited, therefore, the others are affected in a corresponding 
manner. Deriving their being and sustenance from the same source, and serving 
as elements of the same individual person, each of whose parts is necessary to the 
integrity and perfection of the whole, it would be singular were it not so. 

The organized system of man constitutes the machinery with which alone 
his mind operates during their connection as soul and body. Improve the 
apparatus, then, and you facilitate and improve the work which the mind performs 
with it, precisely as you facilitate steam operation, and enhance its product, by 
improving the machinery with which it is executed. In one case, steam, and in 
the other, spirit, continue unchanged ; and each works and produces with a 
degree of perfection corresponding to that of the instrument it employs. 



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Hence physical education is far more important than is commonly imagined. 
Without a due regard to it, and a stricter and more judicious attention than is 
paid to it at present, man cannot attain the perfection of his nature. Ancient 
Greece might be cited in confirmation of this. If history and other forms of record 
be credited, the people of that country were, as a nation, physically and intellectu- 
ally, the most perfect of the human race ; and there is every reason to believe 
that their unrivaled attention to physical culture was influential in producing the 
result. 

As mankind act from motives of necessity and interest, much more than 
from those of any other sort, physical education, the chief source of superior 
strength of person, has been greatly neglected, especially by the higher orders 
of society, for two or three centuries. Knowledge being now the only ground 
of power and influence, intellectual education receives at present a much more 
exclusive attention than it formerly did, and much more than comports with the 
benefit of our race. 

The cultivation of bodily strength, in preference to everything else, would 
establish only the right of the strongest, as it is found to exist in the origin of 
society. To cultivate the faculties of the mind exclusively, would produce only 
the weakness of sentiment or excess of passion. There is, for every individual, a 
means of making all these dispositions act in harmony : and the due blending 
of physical and moral education alone can produce it. Let it be remembered 
that young persons will much more easily be withdrawn from the application 
they ought to pay to the study of the sciences, by insipid recreations and trifling 
games, than by the fatiguing exercises necessary for their development and the 
preservation of their health, which, however, habit soon renders easy and de- 
lightful. 

An examination of the human frame demonstrates that it was intended 
for motion alternately with repose, and not for a state of absolute quiescence. 
Nor is the mind, which is furnished with so many faculties, and provided with 



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so many organs of sense, which serve to connect it with the external world, less 
calculated for active exertion. Any attempt to contravene the laws of nature, 
which enjoin a reasonable exercise of mind and body, brings a punishment upon 
the individual. The mind, which he allows to be inactive, loses the capacity 
for exertion when required, and the body becomes a prey to disease in some 
shape or form. Let it never be forgotten, however, that the physical education 
of the human race ought not to be alone confined to the humble object of 
preventing disease. Its aim should be loftier and more in accordance with the 
destiny and character of its subject — to raise man to the summit of his nature; 
and such will be its scope in future and more enlightened times. 

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The general utility of exercise, then, will only be questioned by tfiose 
who are not aware that the health and vigor of all the bodily organs depend on 
the proportioned exercise of each. In active exertion, the member exercised 
swells with the more frequent and copious flow of blood, and greater abundance 
of heat is developed in it ; and if we repeat the same motions many times, after 
intervals of repose, all the muscles exercised become permanently developed; 
a perfection of action ensues in the member exercised, which it did not previously 
possess, any deformity by which it is affected is corrected, and strength and 
activity are acquired. That man, therefore, gains the most strength, who engages 
in muscular exercises that require the application of much power, but which 
are sufficiently separated by intervals of repose. 

The nature of the muscular fiber need not be discussed here ; it is enough 
for us to remark, that, to execute its functions properly, it must be in a certain 
state of tension, that it may be possessed of sufficient elasticity. A cord proceed- 
ing from a fixed point cannot influence a movable body till it be drawn tight ; 
so a muscle cannot raise a limb unless it possesses a certain degree of tightness. 

The difference in the power of muscles varies greatly, according to the 
state of health, or disease, of the individual. If a muscle be taken from an 
animal in good health, it will not only bear a greater weight than the same 



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muscle taken from an animal which has long been sick, but the former will be 
many days going into decay, allowing the weight to drop, while the latter will 
decay very speedily. To maintain the muscular fibers in the first condition, a 
due supply of blood and nervous energy is requisite. 

The great bulk of the human body is composed of muscle. If you look 
at the bare skeleton, composed chiefly of hollow bones, you will see how slender 
an outline of the human form it presents. The clothing of those bones, the 
closing of the cavities, the formation of the special human outline, is the work 
of the muscles ; the weight of the individual depends chiefly on them. 

If we could lay aside the protecting layer of skin and fat which envelopes 
the body, it would make very little difference in its size, and we should then 
see the muscular body, red and well defined, and realize more fully how very 
large a proportion of the body is formed by muscle. It is, as known in the 
flesh of animals, the lean meat. Its structure is regular and beautiful; we can 
form no idea of this structure from the meat which we cut at the table, because 
we generally cut across the grain. If 'we cut an orange in two, transversely, 
we can form little idea of its structure; but if we peel it, and split it longitudi- 
nally, we then see at a glance the number of parts which compose it, the 
semi-transparent membrane which incloses each division, the way in which they 
are united; then if we open one of these divisions we find inside the seed, and 
the juicy pulp; and even the pulp, now, will present quite a different aspect 
from the transverse section, for we see that it is arranged in little bundles or 
fibers lying side by side, and that each bundle is itself incased in such a delicate 
transparent membrane, that it tears and lets out the juice with every attempt 
to separate it. Thus, by carefully dissecting the orange, we get a totally 
different idea of its structure, than by simply cutting it through. 

Now, in the same way, if we could peel the human being of its skin 
rind, we should find the muscles below as well marked as the sections of the orange ; 
each muscle carefully enveloped in its sheath of membrane, and lying across 



or beside other muscles similarly enveloped. The number amounts to several 
hundred, spread all over the body, infinitely varied in shape and size. Some 
are so large they almost cover the trunk, others so small as to be almost 
invisible. They are thick and short, long and slender, according to the view and 
object to be attained, and the part where it is to be attained. 

Muscles are mostly in pairs; and the layers which cover the right arm, 
correspond to those which cover the left. So with those on the legs, and those 
which cover the face, neck, and chest. They are symmetrical throughout the 
body, most beautifully so, and the line of beauty is illustrated so perfectly in no 
part of the body, as in the muscles. This whole assemblage of muscles, so varied, 
and spreading over the entire body, is the muscular system. Its grand object 
is movement. 

The principle on winch exercise acts is evident, the immediate effect being 
an increase, both in the size and power of the muscles exercised, in consequence 
of an admirable law which obtains in living bodies, that (within certain limits) 
in proportion to the exertion which it is required to make, a part increases not 
only in strength and fitness, but also in size. 

Instances of the application of this law may be seen daily, by noting 
the effect produced on a person who takes regular special exercise. Not only 
is he improved in strength and dexterity, but the muscles, brought into unusual 
action, increase rapidly in size and vigor, so as soon to surpass those of the rest of 
the body which have been less employed. Nor does the beneficial influence stop 
here. If the exercise be not carried so far as to produce excessive fatigue, all 
other parts of the body sympathize with the improving condition of that which 
is chiefly exerted ; the circulation excited from time to time by the exercise ac- 
quires new vigor, and the blood being thrown with unusual force into all parts 
of the system, all the functions are carried on with increased activity, an improve- 
ment in the general health is soon manifested, and the mind (if at the same time 



judiciously cultivated) acquires strength, and is rendered more capable of 
prolonged exertion. 

Having discoursed at some length on the important benefits to be derived 
from physical culture, and the direct action of exercise on the muscular system, 
whereby these benefits are imparted, we will now describe some of the special 
means of exercise common in this country, and the particular advantages of 
the Indian Club practice, of which this work alone treats. 

Of the various species of exercise, that of walking is the most common, 
for obvious reasons. The majority of the American people, however, derive 
its benefits from force of necessity, as but a small proportion of them do any 
more of it than they are obliged to. Notice the cars and omnibuses of our 
metropolis — the majority of the occupants being persons of sedentary employ- 
ments, suffering in bodily health for want of sufficient exercise; cooped up all 
day at the counting-house, and then jammed into the crowded stage or street 
car, to breathe an air worse than- the black hole of Calcutta. They sit down 
to dinner — is it a wonder they take to the "bitter" resort for an appetite, and 
the "morning call" to relieve the pangs of dyspepsia? 

Others are more judicious. Instead of bitters, they prefer walking, 
which they find in the end a cheaper and more effectual appetizer, With a 
consequent healthful nutrition. 

But walking is not a sufficient or proper amount of exercise, for persons 
of sedentary occupations. Many finding this to be the case, and having no 
time or means at hand to adopt any other, resort to an undue amount of pedes- 
trianism. In the end they find that this does not produce the results anticipated, 
that they gain no increase of muscular power in the chest and arms, and no 
development of these parts, so essential to a graceful form and figure. In fact, 
instances are of common occurrence, where the exercise of walking has been 
carried to such an extent as to produce unproportionate development between 



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the upper and lower extremities, owing to the well-known physiological fact 
that any undue exercise of particular muscles, only weakens the others. 

To those accustomed to Gymnasiums and gymnastic exercises, the truth of 
this is clearly demonstrated by examples of disproportionate development of 
various kinds. In a complete Gymnasium there is found a variety of gymnastic 
apparatus, too numerous to specify here, constructed with reference to the 
training of the entire muscular system. The Gymnast, in his routine of exercise, 
after having fatigued one set of muscles, changes the apparatus to employ 
another set, and so on through the various evolutions on poles, bars, ladders, 
rings, &c, uniformly exerting his muscular system, with the object of giving 
each particular part or member its proportional development. This is the 
proper method of exercise, though there are many to be found, in the gym- 
nastic classes of every Gymnasium, who become devoted to some- special ex- 
ercise, or particular feat, requiring the distorted development of some particular 
set of muscles, to the detriment of the rest. Thus it is common to see dis- 
proportioned forms, in persons with arms that, in comparison with the rest of 
the figure, would suffice for legs, and legs disproportioned to the upper 
extremities. 

The majority of newly enlisted members of our public Gymnasiums are 
young men, to whom exercise has been prescribed by some physician, as a 
medicine. It is a noticeable fact that nearly all of them are at first dispropor- 
tionately developed, relatively between the upper and lower extremities, the 
latter in nearly every case preponderant. This is easily accounted for from the 
fact that walking has been their only exercise. In a short time, however, the 
influence of the parallel bars, Indian Clubs, and dumb bells begins to show 
itself in the expansion of the chest, swelling of the muscles on the arms, breast, 
and loins, to their proper and natural development. The pads of the tailor are 
no^ longer needed, and the shoulders are squared with sinews and muscle, instead 
of the artificial inventions of the " ninth part of a man." 



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We have other means of exercise than the Gymnasium, in our various 
national sports, such as base ball, boating, and other manly pastimes; but 
these do not come within the reach of all. Men of business, or their clerks 
and employes, have no time to devote to such amusements, and even if they 
do take a few days, in the course of a year, to pull an oar or play a game of 
ball, the result is invariably a strain of the back, sprain of the ankle, twist of the 
wrist, or some other mishap, and a week or more following, of pain and misery. 

The fact of the case is, the American people seem to have no time to 
exercise, even if they had the means at hand. The Gymnasium is always 
come-at-able, in most of our large cities, but the time cannot be spared to attend 
it. Thus physical culture is neglected, for want of time, as eating would be, 
did not the Almighty wisely provide for man's negligence, by warning him 
with hunger, that he had neglected something. So has he provided for a 
warning and punishment to those who are neglecting their physical condition, 
which will come sooner or later. 

It has before been stated, that as a means of physical culture, the Indian 
Club stands pre-eminent among the varied apparatus of gymnastics now in use. 
This fact is unquestionable, as those who know how to use them are ready to 
attest. For simplicity and convenience, they are unsurpassed by any other 
kind of apparatus, and half the fixtures of an ordinary Gymnasium will not 
produce such a general development of the muscles from the loins upwards, as 
a pair of Clubs. 

To those, then, who say they have no time for exercise, we heartily recom- 
mend the Indian Clubs, which, in connection with a daily walk of a few miles, 
will be just exactly what is required to secure physical perfection and muscular 
strength, without putting yourself to but very little trouble to attain it. A 
half hour with the Clubs, daily, morning and evening, or to suit convenience 
it need not be so divided, but may all be taken in the morning, or all in the 
evening, will, in connection with walking, keep the muscular system in perfect 

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condition, and thus insure perfect bodily health. To those who aspire to more 
than ordinary development and strength, take more than ordinary exercise wnh 
the Clubs, and you can attain what you desire, to almost any limit. 

Exercise should never be taken immediately after a plentiful meal, 
nor should it be taken to excess, particularly during hot weather. In the 
former case too much cerebral influence for the time being expended in 
muscular action, the amount of it conveyed to the stomach is insufficient for 
the laborious function that viscus has to perform, and indigestion is the conse- 
quence. It is possible to fatigue the body beyond a proper point, in which 
case repose becomes necessary ; but this is a rare occurrence compared with 
the instances of insufficient exercise, or where the mind is stretched beyond its 
natural power to bear, by the ambitious student, the covetous and care-worn 
merchant, or the adventurer in political life. 

Where older people have neglected exercise it is more difficult to induce 
them to resume its use, but some such device as the following may be tried. 
" Ogul, a voluptuary who could be managed but with difficulty by his phy- 
sician, on finding himself extremely ill from indulgence and intemperance, 
requested advice. 'Eat a basilisk stewed in rose water,' replied the physician. 
In vain did the slaves search for a basilisk until they met with Zadig, who, 
approaching Ogul, exclaimed, 4 Behold that which thou desirest! But, my 
lord,' continued he, 'it is not to be eaten; all its virtues must enter through 
thy pores. I have therefore inclosed it in a little ball, blown up, and covered 
with a fine. skin. Thou must strike the ball with all thy might, and I must 
strike it back again, for a considerable time, and by observing this regimen, 
and taking no other drink than rose water for a few days, thou wilt see and 
acknowledge the effects of my art.' 

-' The first day Ogul was out of breath, and thought he should have 
died of fatigue. The second he was less fatigued, and slept better. In eight 
days he recovered all his strength. Zadig then said to him, 'There is no such 



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thing in nature as a basilisk! but thou hast taken exercise, and been temperate, 
and hast therefore recovered thy health.' " • , 

The Indian Clubs will be found as useful for those confined by the 
weather within doors during the winter months, as the ball of Zadig. 

By no means of exercise has such remarkable development of muscle 
and strength been attained in such a short space of time, as by the Indian 
Club practice. We will cite a few examples of this fact, and present portraitures 
of several celebrated athletes of New York City, who owe their immense 
physical power chiefly to the Club exercise. 

Our first portrait is that of Mr. J. Edward Russell, a well-known amateur 
Gymnast of New York. 

Mr. Russell was born in the city, and at quite an early age showed a 
fondness for manly sports. When but a youth he was celebrated as an expert 
swimmer, and attracted crowds to the Battery baths, to witness his performances 
in swimming. When but fifteen years of age he became a member of the well- 
known Crosby Street Gymnasium, founded by Professor Ottignon, from which 
institution nearly all the noted Gymnasts of this country are graduates. Young 
Russell made remarkable progress in the various gymnastic exercises, and was 
particularly fond of the u Art of Self-Defense," making very rapid progress in 
sparring, under the tuition of the renowned Ottignon, and was his favorite 
pupil. 

After the old Crosby Street Gymnasium passed into other hands, and 
the well-known and elegant Gymnasium of Professor John Wood was erected 
on Twenty-eighth Street and Fifth Avenue, Mr. Russell joined the classes of 
the latter, where he has ever since been enrolled as a member. For the past 
few years, being still quite a young man, he has been actively identified with 
our principal base-ball and boat clubs, and is always on hand when any hard 
work is to be done. 



EDWARD RUSSELL. 



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Mr. Russell's favorite exercise is the Indian Clubs, in which he excels, 
having won the Champion Medal, at the great Gymnastic Tourney, at Irving 
Hall, on the first of May, 1866, presented to tne best performer with the 
Indian Clubs, by Mr. Kehoe. The Club exercise was the principal feature of 
the evening's entertainments, and several, celebrated experts with the Clubs 
competed for the medal and the championship. The decision of the judges 
was unanimously in favor of Mr. Russell, and to him was awarded the medal, 
which is an elegant affair, of which the holder may justly be proud. It is of 
solid gold, and the work of Tiffany & Co., of New York. The following 
engraving is a fac-simile of it. 




* Medal presented to Mr. J. Edward Russell — winner of the Club Tourney, at 

Irving Hall, May 1, 1866, and Champion op America — by S. D. Kehoe. 

Mr. Russell is a gentleman much respected by all who know him, and 
is engaged in mercantile pursuits. Though an ardent admirer of, and adept 
in, all the manly sports, he is in no way classed as a professional. On several 
occasions he has refused tempting offers to enter into professional engagements, 
preferring the uncertainties of Wall Street. 



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Our next portrait will be recognized by all who have ever seen the 
good-natured and jovial face of Mr. Timothy Dermody, the well-known Professor 
of the Club exercise. 

Mr. Dermody has attained a physical development rarely equaled, from 
a constant practice with the Clubs during the past four or five years. He has 
also been instrumental in introducing the beauties of the exercise to a great 
extent in New York City, and has always been found ready and willing to 
impart information on the subject. The Professor has a few movements of his 
own arrangement, that are particularly difficult, and require almost superhuman 
strength in their execution. In many of the exercises he has no equal. 

Mr. Dermody is in the prime of life — a fine specimen of muscular activity, 
and one of the first and foremost in our manly recreations. In point of physical 
development he has attained rare perfection. His muscular system exhibits a 
general development of a high order, and though not in complete training, 
his appearance would indicate that he was. 

Like Mr. Russell, Mr. Dermody is also engaged in business pursuits, 
at present merchandising in Brooklyn. Though we have styled him "Professor,' 7 
he does not make the manly sports a profession, but only a pastime, and his 
instructions in the Club exercise have always been imparted gratis. 

The Club exercise, as practiced by Mr. Russell and Mr. Dermody, differ 
somewhat in style, the former being particularly proficient in the entire practice, 
and all the difficult movements, with Clubs of medium weight, while the latter 
executes several very difficult movements, peculiar to himself, with Clubs of 
heavy weight. We may take occasion here to remark, that there are personages 
of Club notoriety, who, by falsely representing the weight of the Clubs they 
use, have led the public to understand that it is a common thing to use Clubs 
weighing from thirty to fifty pounds each. A pair of Clubs weighing thirty 
pounds each is rarely used, and there are but one or two men in this country 
who can perform more than a few simple movements with thirty pound Clubs. 




TIMOTHY DEKMODY. 



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If any one thinks he can refute this statement, and has seen performances where 
greater weights have been used, let him, on the next occasion, weigh the Clubs 
himself, instead of taking the figures for granted, that may be given or marked 
on them. 

It is a general failing — if it may be called a failing — for the athlete to 
be proud of his strength, and to be in no wise backward in exhibiting it at 
every favorable opportunity. This is all right and proper, provided no deception 
is used, which, we are sorry to say, is too often the case, and the conscience, 
with the weight of the Club and dumb bells, is easily stretched. Scripture says, 
" The glory of a young man is his strength ;" but it also says, " A false balance 
is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight." 

Perhaps no institution on the face of the globe has turned out any "better 
Gymnasts or stronger men than the Olympic Club of San Francisco, California; 
yet they lay no claim to such remarkable performances as we see recorded 
daily, in reports of gymnastic exhibitions and athletic entertainments, in other 
States. At a recent exhibition, given by the members of this Club, Mr. Charles 
Bennett, who is termed the "young California Hercules," used twenty pound 
Clubs in a variety of movements, and held fifty-two pounds in each hand, at 
arm's length, with ease. These are both excellent feats of strength, and would 
puzzle many of our thirty pound Club swingers, and heavy dumb bell men. 

Mr. Charles A. Quitzow, the subject of our next sketch, is a well-known 
amateur Gymnast, of Brooklyn. Mr. Quitzow, and Mr. Avon C. Burnham, the propri- 
etor of the new Brooklyn Gymnasium, are among the pioneers of Gymnastics in 
that city, and were brother athletes some fifteen years ago. Those who may 
have attended the old Brooklyn Gymnasium will recollect the excellent double 
posturing act performed by them. 

Mr. Quitzow has always been passionately fond of gymnastics, and excelled 
as a Gymnast. He was among the first in adopting the Indian Club practice, 



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and although for the past four or five years he has neglected the Gymnasium, 
he retains remarkable strength, and handles a pair of thirty pound Clubs with 
ease. Mr. Quitzow is a New York merchant, and his physique bears testimony 
to the benefits derived from exercise, and the magic effects of using the Indian 
Clubs. 

Our last sketch will be that of Mr. Fred. Kuner, a young New York 
artist. Though but twenty-two years of age, he has attained a development 
of remarkable perfection, exclusively with the Indian Clubs, he rarely taking any 
other exercise. Mr. Kuner is an example of proportional development, and 
is a model of manly form. Many New Yorkers will remember the celebrated 
statue of the Indian Hunter, lately on exhibition on Broadway. The artist 
of this beautiful work of art was* indebted to the kindness of Mr. Kuner, who 
served as a model, in the study of the anatomy of the figure, which is, perhaps, 
the finest piece of anatomical modeling ever executed in this country. 

To those who are skeptical regarding the efficiency of the Clubs as a 
means of exercise, independent of other means, we would refer to Mr. Kimer, 
as to what results may be attained by proper and regular practice. 



FREDERICK K IT N E E. 



INTRODUCTORY TO THE EXERCISES 



DESCRIPTION OF THE CLUB. 

The Indian Club exercise, as practiced at the present day in the different 
Gymnasiums and institutions of physical training throughout the country, is 
properly divided into two distinct kinds: one with the short and light Club, 
or Bat, and the other with the long Club, or Indian Club proper. The author 
does not deem it necessary to introduce the exercises for the light Club in 
this work, as they are only adapted for invalids and children. To those who 
need them we would refer to a work on " Light Gymnastics/ 7 by Dr. Dio Lewis, 
of Boston, Mass. 

It will therefore be understood, that the exercises in this work are 
exclusively for the long Clubs. They are used in pairs, and vary in length 
from twenty-four to twenty-eight inches, and in weight, commonly, from four 
to twenty pounds each, or from eight to forty pounds to the pair. 

The shape of the Club may be seen in any of the illustrations, but it 
varies somewhat, in accordance with the weight. This is necessary to give it 
a proper balance, and the general proportions are of particular importance, 
as the movements are rendered more easy and graceful than they would be 
if attempted with an ill-proportioned, shapeless Club. 

WEIGHT FOR BEGINNERS. 

The proper weight for beginners depends, of course, upon condition 
and strength, but can be approximately arrived at as follows: As a general 
rule, the proper weight may be determined by holding a pair horizontally at 



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the side, at arm's length, letting them down to a perpendicular, and raising 
them again, several times, grasping them at the extremity of the handles. 
If this cannot be done after several trials, the Club is too heavy, and a lighter 
pair must be tried, until you obtain a fit. 

The majority of beginners, and even somewhat advanced Gymnasts— 
if they have never used the Club — will find that from six to ten pounds is 
sufficient weight to start with. It is almost a universal mistake in trying to 
use Clubs that are too heavy. It must be understood that it is not sufficient 
to be able to execute a few simple evolutions with a Club, and then consider 
yourself a graduate; for the real benefit can only be derived from a protracted 
exercise of difficult movements and artistic combinations, calculated to bring 
into play every known muscle — and to discover many unknown ones — from 
the loins upwards. 

It is therefore recommended that the novice commence with a weight 
that he can easily manage, and with which he can execute the preliminary 
exercises. As he progresses, the weight may be increased, in proportion as 
the strength develops. 

HOLDING THE CLUB. 

It is a very important matter to learn to hold the Club properly, as a 
careless or negligent manner of grasping the handle will prevent the attainment 
of a graceful style of swinging, as well as endanger some bystander's head. 

Take good care to grasp the handle firmly, close to the ball, extending 
the thumb along the shank, which you will find enables you to control its move- 
ment, and prevent it from wandering out of the direction you desire it to go. 
This is the general hold, where the thumb can be used to guide the movements. 

In the Moulinets — a bent arm and wrist movement — it will hereafter 
be shown that it is necessary to relax m the grasp, holding the Club entirely 



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between the thumb and forefinger during a part of the movement, but 
regaining a complete hold again on the finish. 

POSITION 

Before entering into the details of the exercises, it is of the utmost 
importance ,to attend to what is termed position. 

The first question of importance on this subject is, What position of the 
feet affords the greatest solidity in standing? It is not necessary to enter into 
a detail of the numerous controversies by which some have defended or repu- 
diated the position with the toes turned outward: it will be sufficient to state 
the fact, that the larger the base of support, the firmer and more solid will 
the position be, and to adopt as a fundamental one, the military position, which 
has been found practically the best, by those who have nothing else to do but 
to walk. 

The equal squareness of the body and shoulders to the front is the first 
great principle of position. TJie heels must be in a fine, and closed ; the knees 
straight; the toes turned out, with the feet forming an angle of sixty degrees; 
the arms hanging close to the body; the elbows turned in, and close to the 
sides; the body upright, but inclining forward, so that the weight of it may 
bear principally upon the balls of the feet; the head erect, and eyes straight 
to the front. 

There are two positions of the Clubs which we will now proceed to 
describe, which are the starting-points of the various movements in the 
exercises. 

THE FIRST POSITION. 

With a Club in each hand, grasping the handle according to the fore- 
going instructions, assume the military position, with the Clubs hanging pendant 
at the side. (See Figure 5.) This is the first position. 



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THE SECOND POSITION. 

From the first position, raise both Clubs to a perpendicular, holding 
them directly in front of the body, the hands the height of and opposite to 
the shoulder, and about six inches in front. Hold both Clubs exactly parallel 
and perpendicular. (See position of left Club, Figure 13.) This is the second 
position. 

These two positions will often be referred to in the following explanations. 

CONCLUSION. 

Before commencing with the exercises, it only remains for us to refer 
to the time and circumstances of exercise, as has been previously directed in 
the "General Remarks on Physical Culture," remembering that your progress 
will depend on the observance of those rules. A belt, or cincture, is of utility, 
and though not absolutely required, it would be well to be provided with one. 



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THE ALPHABET OF THE CLUB EXERCISE. 



To readily comprehend and execute the different movements described 
in the exercises, it will be necessary to commence at first principles, and learn 
the Alphabet of Clubs — which consists of eight different movements, to be 
executed with the right or left hand, with a single Club. The various figures, 
and apparently difficult and complicated movements, that are executed by 
experts in Club swinging, are only combinations of these eight motions, which 
may be transformed and arranged, producing an endless variety of beautiful 
and graceful exercises. 

THE ALPHABET. 

The following are the eight distinct movements of the Alphabet: 

1st. Inner Front Circle. 5th. Inner Side Circle. 

2d. Outer Front Circle. 6th. Outer Side Circle. 

3d. Inner Back Circle. 7th. Inner Moulinet. 

4th. Outer Back Circle. 8th. Outer Moulinet. 

Two of these movements — the first and second — are executed in front 
of the body; two — the third and fourth — back of the body; and the remain- 
ing four at the side. 

Strictly classing the movements of the Alphabet, there are but four totally 
different ; for the only difference between outer and inner circles is simply a 
reverse of the direction of the sweep. 

We will now proceed to describe them separately. 



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THE INNER IRONT CIRCLE. 

With a Club in each hand, assume the first position. (See Figure 5.) 

Toe a line or crack in the floor, as a guide for direction, and reference for the explanations. 

Carry the right hand Club to the left, in a direction parallel to the floor line, and describe 
complete sweeps or circles in front of the body, at arm's lengthy 

Repeat successively several times. 

Execute the same movement with the left hand, carrying the Club toward the right. 
Though in this case the direction is reversed, it is nevertheless an Inner Front Circle 

THE OUTER FRONT CIRCLE. 

From the first position, carry the right hand Club outwardly to the right, and in a direction 
parallel to the floor line, describe the Outer Front Circle, which is simply a reverse of the Inner 
Front. 

Execute the Outer Front with the left hand, carrying the Club outwardly to the left, and 
describing a reverse sweep from that of the Inner Front, with the left hand. 

Repeat these movements separately, and perfectly familiarize yourself with the distinction 
between the Outer and Inner Front Circles. 

THE INNER BACK CIRCLE. 

We now come to a movement of a different character. Instead of a sweep in front of 
the body, with arms at full length, the Back Circles are described behind the body, with the 
arms bent. 

Assume the second position, raising the Clubs perpendicularly in front of the body, with 
the hands the height of, and six inches in front of, the shoulders. The position for both hands 
will be the same as that given for the left hand in Figure 13. 

Commence the movement by carrying the Club in the right hand upward and backward, 
to the left, over the head, (to position shown in Figure 12,) and in the same movement letting it 
drop downward, describing a circle. The hand will remain just behind the shoulder, and its 
position but little changed in the movement. 

Execute the same with the left hand, starting the movement as shown in Figure 12, by 
the dotted arm and Club, B. 

Endeavor to swing the Club squarely, and let the evolutions be perpendicular, and parallel 
to the floor line. 



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THE OUTER BACK CIRCLE. 

The only difference between this movement and the Inner Back, is that the direction is 
reversed, and instead of dropping the Club inwardly, from the positions shown in Figure 12, 
it is carried outwardly, in the direction shown by the dotted Club, Figure 13. 

From the second position, carry the Club in the right hand to the position above 
referred to, (Figure 13,) and let it fall outward and downward, in the direction A, describing 
a circle just the reverse of the Inner Back. 

Execute the Outer Back with the left hand — the position of which, at the commencement 
of the movement, may be seen in Figure 14 — letting the Club drop in the direction A. 

THE INNER SIDE CIRCLE. 
Assume the first position. 

The Side Circles are to be described at the sides of the body, and directly across 
and at right angles with the floor line. 

Carry the Club in the right hand directly backward, and at arm's length describe a com- 
plete circle at the side, and crossing the floor line. 

Favor the movement by turning the body slightly as the Club goes backward, and endeavor 
to execute the circle fairly and squarely. 

With the left hand repeat the same movement, in the same manner. 

THE OUTER SIDE CIRCLE. 
Reverse the preceding movement. 

From the first position, carry the Club in the right hand forward and outward, and complete 
the circle. 

Execute the movement with the left hand. 

THE INNER MOULINET. 

This movement is properly a side circle, but is executed with the bent arm, instead of 
full length sweeps. It is called the Moulinet, from its being like a movement in the broad- 
sword exercise, so named. 

With a Club in each hand, assume the second position. 

Now let the Club in the right hand fall directly forward and outward from the body, 
at the same time relaxing the grasp, and allowing it to turn freely between the thumb and 



So 



iorefinger, as it passes to the side and backward. Thwrs describe a side circle, with as little 
movement of the arm as possible, doing most of the work with the wrist. 

Execute this movement with the left hand. 

THE OUTER MOULINET. 

This is a reverse cf the Inner Moulinet, and will require some little practice to execute 
smoothly. 

From the second position, let the Club in the right hand fall backward, and by a twist 
of the wrist carry it entirely around, in a direction the reverse of the Inner Moulinet. 

Try the same with the left hand. 

After having become familiar with the foregoing eight movements, so 
as to execute them with some degree of correctness, you may commence the 
Exercises. 



This is a simple extension movement, and is easily understood by 
referring to the figure. 

Assume the first position. Raise the Clubs slowly, crossing them in 
front, (see figure,) with the palms of the hands outwards. 

Extend the arms outwardly, as far as possible, without changing the 
position of the hands, and raise the right hand Club slowly upward, to the 
position shown in the figure by the dotted lines. 

Execute the same movement with the left hand. 

Do all this slowly, noticing the position of the hands in the figure. 
Keep the Clubs always perpendicular. 



Repeat until fatigued. 

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IGURE 1. 



This is an extension movement also. 
Assume the first position, then the second. 

Carry the Clubs to the position shown in the figure, and then raise 
and lower them slowly, as shown by the dotted lines. 

Keep both Clubs in a horizontal position, and parallel to the floor line. 

Repeat slowly until fatigued. 

A variation of this exercise may be had by endeavoring to turn the 
Clubs backward, so that their ends may touch, and not bring the hands any 
nearer together than is shown in the figure. 

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Take tlie second position. 

Carry the Clubs at arm's length to the side, holding them perpendicu- 
larly, as shown in the figure. 

Grasp the handle firmly, and fully extend the arm. Let it fall slowly, 
until the base touches the shoulder, describing the curve A B, in the direc- 
tion indicated in the figure. 

Do this with both Clubs simultaneously, and raise them slowly to si 
perpendicular again, keeping the arms fully extended. 

In letting the Club down to the shoulder, you must relax the grasp, 
in order to keep the arm perfectly straight, which you will find impossible 
to do otherwise. 

Now, from the position in the figure, let the Clubs downward slowly, 
to the front, in the direction indicated in the diagram, until they hang 
perpendicularly, as the dotted Club, C, In this movement the hold need 
not be relaxed. 

Raise them again to the former position, and repeat the movement 
until fatigued. 

A variation of this exercise may be had, by letting them fall backward 
until they hang perpendicularly, raising them to the first position again. 

These movements are particularly beneficial in strengthening the wrist, 
and will assist you materially in executing the Moulinets. 



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Exercise Bn + 4. 



We will now proceed to execute a swinging movement. 
With a Club in the right hand, assume the first position. , 

Cany the Club upward and backward to the position A, shown in the 
figure, which is the starting point of the movement. 

Now swing it in the direction indicated by the dotted line, carrying 
it upward, forward, and sideway, to the position B, shown by the dotted 
Club. This movement is in front of the body, and backward to the left side. 

Return the Club by the same sweep, as indicated by the arrows, B B B, 
to position A again. 

Repeat the movement, and keep the arm extended as much as possible, 
assuming the attitude shown by the figure. 

When fatigued with the right hand, change to the left. 

This exercise will enable you to learn to balance yourself, and to 
become familiar* with the weight of the Club. 

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FlGUBE 4. 



This is a combination of the half Side and half Front Circles. They 
should be executed with the arms and Clubs fully extended. 

Starting from the first position, (see figure,) raise them sideway and 
upward, in the direction indicated by the curved line and arrows, A B, 
until they reach the position shown by the dotted Clubs. 

You have now described a half Outer Front Circle, with each hand. 

Return them to the first position again, on the same line (A B) as 
indicated in the figure. This is the half Inner Front Circle. 

Now carry them upward to the front, with the arms fully extended, 
following the direction indicated by the dotted lines in the figure, C. D. 
This is the half Outer Front Circle. 

Return them to first position again, by the same line (C D.) This 
is the half Inner Front Circle. 

The exercise may be varied, thus : 

Raise the Club by the line A B, and return to first position by C D. 

Endeavor to execute these movements fairly and smoothly, swinging the 
Clubs square to the front, and to the side on a line with the floor line. 



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ExsmsB Mix. 6 + 



This exercise is a combination of the half Outer Back and half Outer 
Front Circles, involving rather an intricate change from one to the other. 

From the first position, raise the Club in the right hand, horizontally, 
at arm's length, as shown in the figure. 

Now let it fall backward and downward at the same time, ■ bending the 
arm and somewhat relaxing the grasp, allowing it to describe the circle shown 
by the dotted line, ABC, arriving at the position indicated by the dotted 
Club, backward, over the head. This is a half Outer Back Circle. 

Now change, and execute the half Outer Front Circle, by bringing the 
Club quickly forward, to clear the body well in front. When this is done, 
let it fall in the direction D E F, and carry it horizontally to A again, which 
is the half Outer Front Circle, and completes the movement. 

Some difficulty will be experienced, at first, in executing this movement 
smoothly, but by noticing the natural turn of the arm, in executing the half 
Outer Back, you will master it after a few trials. 

On arriving at the point C, bring the Club quickly forward, all in the 
same motion, ready to return it to the point A again by the half Outer Front. 

Repeat until you can do it smoothly, before trying with the left hand. 

Try and execute this movement double, simultaneously with the right 
and left hand, commencing with the Outer Back Circle by the right, simul- 
taneously with the Outer Front Circle by the left, following with the Outer 
Back Circle by the left, simultaneously with the Outer Front Circle by the 
right. 

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Ex£ri)is£ Mix. 7 + 



This is the Moulinet — so named from its resemblance to the movement 
in the broadsword exercise. 

Starting from the second position, throw the Clubs forward, at arm's 
length, directly in front of the body, keeping them parallel, and apart about 
the width of the loins. Let them fall downward in the direction A, indicated 
in the figure, allowing them to turn freely between the thumb and forefinger, 
by relaxing the grasp. Bend the arms, closing the elbows in toward the 
body, and they will move easily in the direction shown in the figure, by 
the dotted Clubs. 

Do not pause in the movement, but continue the circle in the direction 
B C, and repeat, endeavoring to get the peculiar twist of the wrist, and 
turn of the elbow, as perfect as possible. 

It will be found, by a little practice, that the movement is not at all 
difficult, but depends on relaxing the grasp and throwing in the elbows at 
the proper time, that the circle may be described fairly and squarely, as 
indicated in the figure. 

Endeavor to execute the Outer Moulinet with both Clubs, the direc- 
tion of which is the exact reverse of this movement. 



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Figure 7. 



This exercise combines both the Inner and Outer Side Circles, complete. 

From the first position, throw both Clubs forward and upward over 
the shoulders, into the position shown in the figure. 

Now swing them together upward and forward again, following the 
dotted lines, in the direction indicated by the arrows, describing the complete 
circle ABC. 

On carrying the Clubs backward to the point C, it will be found 
necessary to bend the body slightly forward, turning the palms of the hands 
upward. Keep the arms perfectly stiff and straight, and move the Clubs 
evenly together. 

From the point C, reverse the movement, and carry them back again 
to the point A, as indicated in the figure. 

These two movements are the Inner and Outer Side Circles — the first 
being the Inner, and the second the Outer. 

In letting the Clubs fall backward, throw the chest out and well forward, 
carrying the elbows well back, and letting them fall as low as possible, 
hanging perpendicularly. Repeat until you do it well. 



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Figure 8. 



This exercise is for tlie single Club, and you may take as heavy a 
one as you can use, or about double the weight of those used in pairs — 
say from ten to twenty pounds. 

The dotted lines and arrows in the figure will explain the movement 

fully. 

Start from the second position, at A, and carry the Club upward and 
over the shoulder to position B. , 

Next carry it up and forward, in the direction C D, and as far back- 
ward as E, returning it to the second position again, by the line P G H, 
as indicated by the arrows in the figure. 

Assume the position shown by the figure, throwing the chest and 
shoulders forward. 

Repeat the movement until fatigued, commencing with either arm, and 
alternating right and left. 

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Figure 9. 



JSxst^m Mil 10. 



This is a combination of the Inner and Outer Moulinets with a half 
Inner and Outer Side Circle. 

Commencing from the second position, (shown in the figure by the 
dotted Club,) carry the Clubs behind the shoulders, to the position given in 
the figure. From this point the movement commences, which is a very pretty 
one, and will require a little practice to execute it smoothly, particularly 
the Outer Moulinet. Move both Clubs together, and uniformly. 

From the point A, swing both Clubs upward and forward, in the 
direction indicated by the line and arrows, ABC, and then describe a Front 
Moulinet, which will bring them round by the dotted line to D. Continue 
the movement in the direction D E, describing the half Inner Side Circle, 
which ends at F, and completes half the exercise. 

Now return them in the direction G — -on the same line— first describing 
a half Outer Side Circle, and then the reverse Moulinet, following the dotted 
line back to position A again. 

The reverse of the Inner Moulinet will be found somewhat difficult, 
but a little patience and practice will master it. 

Endeavor to execute the movements smoothly, with the Clubs together, 
and parallel, and apart sufficiently to clear the body nicely. 



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Figure 10. 



Exsmss Mix, IX. 



This movement is a combination of the Inner and Outer Side Circles, 
the Inner being done with one arm, simultaneously with the Outer by the 
other. 

From the first position, carry the Club in the right hand forward, and 
that in the left backward, as shown in the figure, the right describing a full 
Outer Side Circle, and the left a full Inner Side Circle, in the direction 
indicated by the arrows. The Clubs will pass each other, when perpendicu- 
larly above the head, and again when they reach the first position. 

Next reverse the movement, changing the right hand to the Inner 
Side Circle, and the left to the Outer Side Circle. 

In executing these movements, keep the arms rally extended, and swing 
the right uniformly with the left, passing the Clubs as above described. Turn 
the body from side to side, which you will find necessary to enable you to 
make a perfect circle. 

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This movement, when well executed, is one of the most beautiful and 
graceful of the entire series. It is called the Horizontal — from the fact that, 
in the completion of the circles, or sweeps, at the point of a reverse of 
them, both Clubs are in a horizontal position; one directly above and behind 
the head, and the other at arm's length at the side, as seen in the figure. 

This is called a simultaneous movement ; the time of the movement 
of the right arm, in completing half the figure, is the same as that of the 
left, which is completing the other half. In this respect this exercise is 
somewhat similar to No. 6. 

To fully understand the movement, we will go somewhat into details. 
Take at first a Club in the right hand, and carry it to position A, (see 
figure,) horizontally, over the head, and well backward, so that, when it falls, 
it will clear the head and shoulders well. 

Now drop it, describing a half Inner Back Circle, in the direction 
of the backward line, AAA, (see figure,) at the same time straightening 
the arm and bringing the Club in a horizontal position, at arm's length, at 
the right side, as shown by the dotted arm in the figure. 

Now bring the Club forward by the Front Outer Circle, following the 
front line, A A A, in the direction of the arrows, but instead of carrying it 
completely around, shorten the sweep by bending the arm, as it passes in 
front of the body, and carry it up and over the head again, to the position 
A, from whence it started, as shown in the figure. 

Repeat this until you do it smoothly. Note the peculiar movement of 
carrying the Club quickly backward, as it passes over the head, to enable 
it to clear the head freely as it drops behind again. 

Practice the left hand, the positions of which you can find by reference 
to the figure, they being relatively the same as the right. 

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Figure 12. 



This exercise is more difficult to describe than to execute. It is 
familiarly known as the "Windmill," from its resemblance to the four arms 
of a windmill following each other round and round, in one direction. 

This beautiful figure comprises four distinct motions of the Alphabet, 
following each other successively, and alternating with the right and left arms ; 
commencing first with the Inner Front, right arm ; second, the Inner Back, 
left arm ; third, the Outer Back, right arm ; and fourth, the Outer Front, 
left arm ; then repeating from the first again, ad libitum. 

It will be noticed that all the circles are described in the same direc- 
tion, and each Club closely following the other, gives the movement a 
similarity to the windmill, thus suggesting its appropriate name. 

Take the second position. Commencing with the right hand, describe 
the Inner Front Circle, in the direction D E F, (see figure,) and at the 
moment it reaches the point F, start off with the left arm, in the direction 
D — indicated by the arrow — and describe an Inner Back Circle, D E F, (see 
figure,) which follow by the Outer Back with the right arm, which has got 
around in position to execute it. (See A B C, in figure.) 

Immediately follow with the left again, which is at G, executing the 
Outer Front by the line G H I. (See figure.) 

The time it takes to execute a Back Inner or Outer Circle being 
exactly the same as for an Outer or Inner Front Circle, by bearing this in 
mind, and commencing slowly to execute the four movements, in their respect- 
ive turns as before explained — giving each its regular time, one, two, three, 
four — you will soon catch the movement, and find it very simple. 

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Figure 13. 



This exercise is a variation of No. 13, and is similar in detail, differing 
only in carrying the Clubs together, in company, instead of alternately. 

From the second position, raise the Clnbs, as indicated in the figure, 
preparatory to executing simultaneously the Inner Back Circle with the right 
arm, and the Outer Back Circle with the left. 

Let both Clubs fall together in the direction indicated by the arrows 
at A A and B B, each describing their respective Back Circles, and moving 
exactly together in the same direction, and coming around again to the posi- 
tion shown in the figure. 

Now follow the lines C C, in the direction D D, with both Clubs in 
close company, describing with the right a Front Outer, and with the left a 
Front Inner Circle, again coming around to the position shown in the figure. 
Now the Inner Backs again, then the Fronts, and so on alternately, and you 
have the movement. 

A variation of the direction of the movement to the right — a reverse 
of the above — completes this exercise. 



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Figure 14. 



This exercise is a combination of the Front and Back Circles, requiring 
a little practice and some skill in execntion. It is a very fine, as well as 
difficult movement. 

Be careful and avoid collision as the Clubs cross. It will be well to 
practice this movement at first with a very light Club. 

By referring to the figure, it will be seen that the Clubs cross each 
other, near the hand, which is the secret of the movement, and when brought 
around to the position shown, bring the hands close together, that the point 
of crossing may be at the smallest part of the Club. 

The apparent position of the Clubs, in the figure, is directly over the 
head, but they should be back far enough to clear the shoulders nicely. 

Commence the movement with the Inner Back Circles, simultaneously 
with the right and left, and follow by the Inner Front Circles, repeating each 
alternately. 

From the position given in the figure, let each Club fall downward, the 
one in the right hand following the dotted line, ABODE, and the one in 
the left following the same line, in the reverse direction. The Clubs must, of 
course, cross each other, to get around together, both behind and in front, as 
indicated by the dotted lines in the figure. 

In executing the Back Circles, make due allowance for the crossing of 
the Clubs, which may pass each other at either side. It is well, however, to 
practice passing them alternately, right and left, behind. 

Learn to do the Back Circles well, before trying the combination of 
the Front. 

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Figure 15. 



This exercise appears, from the figure, to be somewhat complicated and 
difficult, though it is comparatively easy and simple after you have mastered 
the two movements forming the combination, viz. : the Inner Back Circles 
simultaneously, (as in Exercise No. 15,) and the double Front Moulinet, (as in 
Exercise No. 7.) 

Commencing from the second position, carry the Clubs to the position 
shown in the figure, preparatory to the execution of the Inner Back Circles. 

On the completion of the Inner Back Circles, carry the Clubs forward, 
and together, in position to execute the forward Moulinet, as in Exercise No. 7. 
Then, with no pause in the movement, carry the Clubs upward and backward, 
as shown in the figure, and repeat alternately the two movements, ad libitum. 

The dotted lines and arrows shown in the figure indicate the movement, 
but after you have become familiar with the different movements of the foregoing 
exercises, a written explanation will be .as easily understood as a figure or 
diagram, and, in this case, more so. 



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FlGUKE 16. 



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V 




EXERCISES FOR LADIES. 



As a means of exercise, both pleasing and beneficial, there is nothing 
for ladies more suitable and simple than the Indian Clubs. 

We append a few simple movements, only by way of introduction, for 
the reason that all of the foregoing exercises are just as well adapted for 
ladies as for gentlemen, though ladies, of course, should use lighter weights. 

The weight for ladies is from three to five pounds. The dress should 
be loose, and the arms free to move in any position, and nothing to prevent 
a full expansion of the chest. 

Many of the exercises can be executed with such skill and grace as 
to approach u the poetry of motion," and when accompanied by music they 
can be rendered pleasing accomplishments. 

Half an hour with the Clubs, daily, divided morning and evening, will 
soon do away with much that is artificial about womankind, and promote the 
natural development of a graceful form and movement. 



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Take the first position, as shown by the figure, the Clubs hanging 
pendant by the side. 

Raise the right Club slowly in front, and to the left, in the direction 
indicated by the line A, carrying it to the position B, as shown by the dotted 
arm and Club — holding it horizontally and directly over the head. 

Retain it in this position for a few seconds, and then let it drop, by 
the same line, to the first position again. 

Repeat this movement several times with the right, and then try the 
left arm, then the right and left alternately. 



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Figure 17. 



This exercise should be executed very slowly, and prolonged until it 
produces fatigue. 

Raise the Clubs to the second position, as shown in the figure — the 
Clubs perpendicular, and the hands directly in front of and about the height 
of the shoulders. 

Carry them slowly from B to C, fully extending the arms at the side, 
horizontally. Next return them, by the line D, to position B again. 

Now carry them backward, by the line E, until they reach the position 
indicated by the dotted Clubs in the figure. 

Raise them to the second position again, and repeat the movement. 
Do all this slowly, keeping the Clubs exactly perpendicular. 



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Figure 18. 



This movement has already been fully described, in the preliminary 
exercises, as the Inner Back Circle. 

From the second position, (see figure,) carry the Club in the right 
arm upward and backward over the head, letting it turn in the direction 
A, and falling, follow the line B C ; after which, bring it back in front, to 
the second position again. 

Practice until you can do this smoothly. 

Next try the left arm, and when perfect with that, alternate the right 
and left, in constant succession, with no pause in the movement. 



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Figure 19. 



This is the Front Moulinet, and has been fully described in the Alphabet. 

This movement is particularly trying to the wrist, and tends to develop 
that part, which is proportionally weaker than any other part of the arm. 

Start with a Club in the right hand, holding it in the second position. 

Let it fall outwardly, and directly in front, in the direction A, as 
indicated in the figure, following the line B , C, completing a perfect circle. 

As the Club falls forward to the position B, the elbow must be closed 
in toward the body, and the grasp somewhat relaxed, with the palm of the 
hand turned toward the body. 

The foregoing instructions must be closely observed in this movement, 
before you can do it correctly. 

When perfect with the right hand, try the left; then both together, and 
alternately. 

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Figure 2 0. 



CONCLUDING- REMARKS. 



Lastly, if you would be deeply interested in the Club Exercises, and 
desire to become an artistic and graceful performer, try to do everything in 
time, and with the greatest precision, and grace and elegance will follow. 
If you hold the Club perpendicular, let it be exactly so ; if horizontal, 
exactly horizontal. Describe the circles and sweeps squarely to the side, or 
to the front, and do not swing too fast. Where you can have the benefit 
of a large mirror, it will be a valuable assistance in correcting awkwardness, 
and exhibit defects. 

The countless variations and movements to be executed will afford an 
ample field for ingenuity and skill in combination, and, with patience and 
perseverance, you will soon become a complete master of a beautiful and 
beneficial accomplishment. 



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10 lbs. each. " 6 50 

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Common Blunt Points ........ 18 inch, 50c. ; 15 inch, 30 



STRAW TARGETS WITH CANVAS BAIZES. 

9 inch, 50c. ; 12 inch, 75c. ; 15 inch, $1.00; 18 inch, $1.50; 21 inch, $2.00; 24 inch, $2.25; 27 inch, 
$2.75 ; 30 inch, $3.50 ; 36 inch, $4.50 ; 42 inch, $5.50 each. 

Quivers, Sockets, Belts, Cloves, Arm Guards, Finger Tips, 
Bow Strings, Patented Iron Target Stand, Etc. 




Contains the following Games : 

Ring Toss, Ten Pins, Pockets, Bagatelle. 

The Pendulum and its support are upheld by two cues, which can be detached and used to play 
the last three of the above named Games, thus making the board a MINIATUEE BILLIAED 
TABLE. 

It is made of Black Walnut, lined with the finest quality of Billiard Cloth, and is only three 
and one half feet long, twelve inches wide, and two and one half inches deep. It is furnished with 
two Cues, ten Balls, a set of Ten Pins, an adjustable Target, Bagatelle and Pocket. It also has 
a Cover to exclude the dust. 

Its wonderful adaptation to all positions, both from the great ease with which it can be carried 
from place to place, and the readiness with which it can be adjusted upon the Drawing Eoom Table, 
or upon Chairs on the Piazza or Lawn, gives it pre-eminence over many other Games. 

Price, with Black Walnut Cover, $10 ; without Cover, $U, 

Sent by Express, C. O. D 

Address, E. I. HORSMAN, 100 William Street, New York. 




Entered according to an Act of Congress, September 9, 1871, by E. I. Morsman, in the Office of the 

TAbrarian of Congress, at Washington. 

The lovers of Croquet can now convert their Dining or Sitting Room Tables into CROQUET 
BOARDS at a moment's notice and at a trifling expense. 

By the introduction of this New Game the expense of a regular Croquet Board ($20.00 or 
$25.00) is saved. 

The illustration above shows how the game is applied. It consists of four clamps, to be 
secured at each corner of the table ; a substantial webbing belt is then buckled round. This forms 
the fender, and acts as an elastic cushion — the balls rebounding as well as from a rubber cushion. 

The wickets are weighted so as to stand firmly, and at the same time not interfere with the 
rolling of the balls. The stakes are loaded. Each set is packed in a neat box, and includes 8 
balls and 8 mallets. 

PRICES. 

No. 2. Balls and mallets of maple, finely polished, clamps handsomely bronzed ; complete set $5 00 
No. 1. Extra quality, balls of boxwood, mallets of rosewood or boxwood, clamps silver 

plated ; put up in a fine black walnut box; complete set . . . . • .. 8 00 

SENT BY EXPRESS C. O. D. 

Address, E. I. HOliSMAN, 100 William Street, jV. Y. 



THE NEW AND POPULAR GAME OP 



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This fascinating and instructive Game charms all. It is easy of comprehension, may be engaged 
in by any number of persons, and of all ages. The excitement of hope, or of success, grows with 
each succeeding trial. It cultivates in the player a steady nerve and a practised eye, and is acknow- 
ledged to be one of the most attractive games ever invented. 




[From Dr. J. G. HOLLAND, Author of " Bitter Sweet," " The Bay Path," « Timothy 

TitcomVs Letters" etc., etc.] 
* * * * Bright wood, Springfield, Mass., October 17, 1870. 

, Permit me to thank you very cordially for your beautiful game of the " Magic Hoops." It is a 
simple, graceful game, for house or lawn, and adds materially to the stock of innocent and healthful 
amusements. — Yours very truly, J. G. HOLLAND. 



PRICE : 

No. 1, Per Set, Complete - - - - - - $4 50 

No. 2, " -------- 3 00 

No. 2^, " " s 7 ^y - - .- - m^i * itf • ,2 50 

Sent by Express on Receipt of Price. 

Address, E. I. HORSMAN, 100 William Street, N. Y. 



OR, PORTABLE PARLOR BILLIARDS. 




The engraving will show how the fixtures are applied to an ordinary table. The cords will 
rebound equal to the best cushions. It is packed (with exception of the cues) in a small box, 8x6 
inches ; is not cumbersome or bulky ; can be adjusted to a table in five minutes and removed in as 
short a time. The implements are as follow : 4 clamps or corner posts ; 3 colored cords (prepared 
for the purpose) each 18 feet long ; 4 boxwood balls, colored in imitation of regular billiard balls 
and handsomely polished ; 2 cues (same as used on large tables, but somewhat smaller ; 1 bridge, 2 
dial markers for keeping game ; 4 polished pins to represent pockets. 

From the Weekly Mail, March 16. 
One of the most attractive and pleasant games for the household is " Amusette," or more generally known as 
" Parlor Billiards." The arrangement is so complete and simple that it can be adjusted to any ordinary table, and 
experienced players derive as much pleasure from this table as they do from the more expensive tables, manufactured 
at great cost. One great thing in favor of " Amusette " is its price. The whole game complete, balls, cues, etc., etc., 
can be had for the low price of $6.00. 

SENT BY EXPRESS TO ANY ADDRESS, ON RECEIPT OF $6.00- 

Address, E. I. HOKSMAJV, 100 William Street, 1ST. Y. 




The wickets are ingeniously constructed with little wooden feet : at the bottom of 
the feet are fine pointed wires which penetrate the floor (without injury to the carpet), and 
keep the Wickets in an upright position — as if driven into the ground. 

No. 1. MAPLE BALLS and MALLETS, complete set, in white hox with sliding 

lid. For four players - - ' ... - - 

No. 2. HARD WOODS, finely finished, in Chestnut box. For four players - 
No. 3. VERY CHOICE FANCY WOODS, handsomely polished, in fine box. 

For four players - 

EXTRA SETS with 8 BALLS and 8 MALLETS of a larger Size. 

No. 0. BOXWOOD. Superior in every respect. The most elegant set made - - 10 00 
No. A. Best Selection of HARD WOOD, finely finished and handsomely polished - 7 00 
No. B. Good Selection of HARD WOOD, finished in Oil. ----- 5 00 



$3 50 
4 00 

4"50 



SE3KTT B^5T EXPRESS, C. O. 3D. 

Address, E. I. HORSMAN, IOO William Street, New York. 



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